Snow Monkey 1 Day Tour from Nagano

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Snow Monkey 1 Day Tour

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What exactly are snow monkeys?The Macaca fuscata, or Japanese snow monkey, is the world’s most northernmost living non-human primate. Native to Japan, these monkeys are known for their intelligence, which can be displayed by their affinity to washing food as well as making snowballs. You can find these special creatures bathing in the onsen (hot springs) of Jigokudani Monkey Park, located in the mountains of Nagano.

Jigokudani Wild Monkey Hotsprings and Zenkoji Temple TourJigokudani Yaen-koen is located in Nagano Prefecture, Central Japan, and is known as very interesting place and is loved by a lot of people in all over the world. At the park, you can see relaxing Japanese monkeys are taking an open-air baths in snowing. You can see and take photos of them up dose! And we also visit at Zenkoji Temple founded about 1400 years ago. It has long been a popular place of pilgrimage in japan. You can take Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano. (You can also choose Nagano departure course if you are JR Pass-holders.)

B: Breakfast | L: Lunch | D: Dinner

Day 1

Nagano - Zenko-ji - Jigokudani Monkey Park - Nagano

09:30 Meet up with the guide at Nagano Station09:40 Depart from Nagano Station

Arrive at Zenko-ji Temple Gate

Zenko-ji Temple (40 min)One of the fine temples in Japan founded in 642 and worshipped for centuries. Visit the main hall, a majestic wooden structure famous for its huge size and which was founded 1,400 years ago and is a national treasure.

Roman Museum Parking (50 min) Walking about 40 min to Jigokudani Monkey ParkJigokudani Yaen-koen (monkey park) (50 min)See Japanese snow monkeys unwinding at the hot springs at Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano! This spot is internationally renowned as the only place wild monkeys can be seen enjoying hot springs. Seeing the monkeys' humorous behavior up close is sure to bring a smile to each visitor's face.